Apple has been one of the best-performing stocks in modern history. According to the company, there are now over 1 billion iPhones in active use worldwide.
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Apple had its IPO (initial public offering) on December 12, 1980, at $22.00 per share, trading under the ticker AAPL. Since then, there have been five stock splits, so if you compare the current market price, the split-adjusted IPO price was 10 cents.
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If you want to invest in individual stocks, one of the most critical steps involves evaluating the company’s fundamentals, and Apple is no exception. A great place to start your research is Apple’s investor relations site. You can find all of their SEC filings, including the quarterly and annual reports.
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How much of your overall portfolio do you want to invest in stocks vs. bonds or other investments like real estate? And out of that amount, how much do you want to invest in a single company such as Apple?
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It would help if you considered how much money you have to invest and how big of a part you want Apple to play in your portfolio. As a rule of thumb, stocks should be considered long-term investments.
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Even the best investments have risks. Before you commit to investing in Apple or any other stock, you should make sure you think through the advantages and disadvantages. In the full article on the webiste, we look at some of the pros and cons of buying Apple stock.